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Ministry of Works and Transport rolls out mandatory roadworthiness inspection of passenger buses

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 20 Apr 2026 Severity: 1/5

The Ministry of Works and Transport said in a compliance update that bus operators had begun presenting their fleets for mandatory inspection under a recent government directive, according to ChimpReports. The ministry said the checks cover brakes, tyres, lighting and mechanical condition and aim to reduce crashes caused by mechanical failure. According to the article, vehicles that fail to comply will be barred from the roads.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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